Mlk Deli

I tried this place for the first time. I was pleasantly amazed because the beef pastrami sandwich is sooooo good and tasty!! It was seasoned perfectly (not salty), the bread was fresh and the pastrami was tasty and cooked to perfection. I was mad because I didn’t get two. I will definitely be going back. This is a “healthy choice” to eat in SE DC. I don’t have to drive to VA anymore to get a healthy, tasty sandwich. Thank you MLK DELI for a healthy alternative in SE DC!

I want to give MLK Deli 5 stars for the food I ordered today. However, the lackluster customer service takes away from the experience. On to the positive though, the food. I ordered a tuna sandwich and the grilled brioche bun stole the show. That bread was so good, I forgot about the tuna. Anything between that bun would have been good. The flat iron toasting on the bun is extra loving from any kitchen. I will be back to try something else and to support this Black-owned neighborhood gem. Better customer service would make this a full 5-star worthy establishment.

I had a great crab cake sandwich stuffed with delicious chunks of crab! Very little filler! That was impressive. However, It was very pricey. I got two sandwiches, two cans of soda and chips. It was flavorful and delicious but I’d think a small side or something to compliment the price tag would help.